Grand Rounds and Conferences

Symposium on Neurovascular Disease 2009

Neurovascular disease is the number one cause of adult disability. More than four million Americans have survived a stroke, and most will never recover completely. This conference will review the latest diagnoses, newly approved therapies for lessen symptoms and emerging surgical treatment options for degenerative neurological disorders. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in interactive discussions with renowned faculty who are involved in initiating these neurological advances.

Date: January 10, 2009
Location: Casa Del Mar Hotel, Santa Monica, CA

For registration information, please click here.

Advances in Neurology and Neurosurgery 2009

Clinical neurosciences are undergoing rapid changes in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders, especially in the fields of brain tumors, spinal disorders, vascular disease and stroke. At this conference, physicians and other healthcare professionals will be updated on both established and emerging treatment options for delivering optimal care to their patients.

Date: February 14 and 15, 2009
Location: Ritz-Carlton, Marina Del Rey, CA

For registration information, please click here.

Grand Rounds

The Department of Neurosurgery Grand Rounds series has been designed to educate our medical staff, residents, fellows and community physicians on the diagnosis and management of various nervous system disorders, and to share the latest strategies in neurological research endeavors. The Department of Neurosurgery multi-disciplinary faculty and visiting professors present on a broad range of topics. Listed below are upcoming lectures, however, if you would like to review the full series, please click here.

Visiting Professor Lectures

  • November 13, 2008, 6pm: "Advances in Brain Tumor Therapy," Henry Brem, MD, Director of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins. Since this is a dinner lecture, please contact Samantha Phu at (310) 423-9522 to RSVP and confirm the location.
  • November 14, 2008, 12n: "Developing New Treatments for Brain Tumors," Henry Brem, MD (Thalians Auditorium)
Faculty Lectures
  • October 31, 2008, 12n: "Facial Re-animation Surgery," Babak Azizzadeh, MD (Educational Conference Center - Room A)

Weekly Conferences

Brain Tumor Board Meeting

The multidisciplinary Brain Tumor Board Meeting is held each Wednesday from 8 to 9 a.m. This Continuing Medical Education meeting is open to all physicians that wish to present a case for discussion. For further information and to register to attend, please contact:

  • Rebecca Naor, PA - (310) 423-1007

Neurovascular Conference

The Neurovascular Continuing Medical Education Conference is held on the first and third Wednesday, from noon to 1 p.m. For further information, please contact:

  • Cherry Velasquez - (310) 423-0814

Location

Unless otherwise noted, events listed on this page will be held at:

Cedars-Sinai Department of Neurosurgery
8631 W. Third Street, Conference Room 830E
Los Angeles, CA 90048

For an appointment, a second opinion or more information, please call 1-800-CEDARS-1 (1-800-233-2771) or e-mail us.